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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? 13 – Have a yard sale.

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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

This is where having a savings account comes in handy. Then, at the end of the month, you can see how well you stuck to your budget and if you need to make some adjustments. Utilities- electricity, propane & gas, water & sewage. Telephone/cell phone. Business expenses if you run a business.